Radio Code Renault Twingo II

Your Renault Twingo II radio has gone silent — the display is showing nothing but CODE. This can happen after a flat battery, a battery replacement, or if the car has been sitting unused for a while. Fortunately, Renault has built the solution directly into the radio itself: the PRE-code.

The Renault Twingo II (model years 2007 to 2014) came fitted with an Update List radio from Continental, formerly known as VDO or Philips. This radio sits neatly in the compact dashboard of the Twingo and is recognisable by its narrow display at the top and six preset buttons below.

The Update List is a step forward compared to the older Tuner List found in the Twingo I. The key differences are:

• AUX input: the Update List has an AUX connection that can be activated through the menu. The Tuner List does not.
• CAN bus: the Update List communicates via the car's CAN bus network, which means it cannot be swapped with a Tuner List from an older model.
• Same security system: both radios use a four-digit unlock code, and both support the PRE-code method.

What if my Twingo II doesn't seem to have a radio?

Some early Twingo I models were delivered without a radio (aerial preparation only). This is not the case with the Twingo II — if there is no radio fitted, it will have been replaced at some point with an aftermarket unit. In that case, you will need the serial number or documentation from the replacement radio rather than a PRE-code.

The Update List has a built-in short-term memory function: the PRE-code. This is a code consisting of one letter and three digits that the radio displays when you use the correct button combination. You can then use that PRE-code to request the four-digit unlock code.

How to retrieve the PRE-code

When a new Twingo was purchased, the owner received an anti-theft card — small, credit-card sized — bearing the four-digit radio code and the chassis number. Check these locations:

• The document wallet in the glovebox
• The service booklet — in the pocket at the back or tucked between the pages
• With the spare key — sometimes the card is kept in the same envelope

With second-hand purchases, this card is often missing. The PRE-code method or the serial number is then the only way forward.

MyRenault app

Log in at MyRenault using the chassis number (VIN). For some Twingo II models, the radio code can be requested here. It does not always work, but it costs nothing to try.

If the PRE-code method does not work, you can read the serial number from a sticker on the radio itself. To do this, you will need to slide the radio slightly forward.

What do you need?

DIN release keys — available under product code CT22UV01 or similar. Cost: £3 to £6. Alternatives include thin metal pins or sturdy plastic tabs that fit into the narrow slots.

Step by step

Once you have the four-digit radio code, here is how to enter it:

If you enter the wrong code, the radio will lock out. The display will show ERROR or simply stop responding.

What to do:

With your PRE-code or serial number, you can quickly and easily order the official Renault radio code. The code will be sent to you by email.

Order your Renault Twingo II radio code via MyRenaultRadioCode.com →